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"Kaiba-kun...?" Bakura asked, voice almost timid as he stood in the doorway with a large box in his hands, shoulders slumped and eyes obscured by his bangs.
Kaiba approached him and swept his bangs back, framing the boy's face with his hands.
Bakura didn't look up, his eyes red and slightly puffy from crying. "Tousan sent back my things..." he said softly, voice cracking slightly. "And a note saying he's not going to be sending the rent check anymore and that I should put his things in storage...."
Kaiba pulled the box from Bakura's hands and put it on the floor, then enveloped the smaller boy in his arms.
The boy melted into the embrace, shaking slightly as he cried, near clinging to the taller boy.
"What he does doesn't matter," Kaiba said fiercely. "~I~ will take care of you."
Bakura looked up with a small shaky smile. "Kaiba-kun.... Arigatou yo..." he said gratefully.
Kaiba kissed him deeply, leading the way up to Bakura's room.
"Kaiba-kun?" Bakura asked softly as they walked. "I can move in with you, right?"
"For as long as you need."
Bakura gave a relieved smile, hugging the taller boy.
Kaiba lifted him, placing him on the bed, and then followed.
Bakura gave a sigh as he placed the last box down. There was a pile of them taking up a lot of the space of his room at Kaiba's, all of his belongings, mostly clothes and games had gone into them, leaving Bakura to feel almost hollow. He was used to moving, but this move was the first he had done completely alone...
He hugged his arms close, feeling depressed again. "I may have to put some of it in storage as well," he said softly, thinking aloud. "I don't know if it will all fit in just one room."
"But you have the whole mansion if you live here now, don't you?" Yuugi asked, hopping slightly to be visible over the pile.
The pale haired boy turned, blinking. He looked up at Kaiba in question.
"Of course you can spread out as much as you need or want," the taller boy said, leaning against a dresser. "The games, for example. Most of them can go in the game room."
Bakura gave a large smile and he moved to hug the taller boy, reaching out for Yuugi's hand as well.
Kaiba wrapped an arm around Bakura as Yuugi tried to get through the pale boy's things. After a moment he tripped over a small bag and crashed to the floor. He looked up at the other two through his bangs, cheeks pink in embarrassment.
"Ah! Gomen!" Bakura exclaimed, slightly horrified as he reached down to help the small boy up.
Yuugi continued blushing as he accepted the help up.
Bakura gave a small smile before hugging the boy tightly.
Yuugi melted into the embrace, fitting his body against Bakura's.
"Yuugi-kun? Can you stay the night?" Bakura asked softly. "You won't mind, right, Kaiba-kun?"
Kaiba shook his head.
Yuugi smiled. "Any time you need me," he said, eyes warmly meeting Bakura's.
The pale haired boy returned the smile, hugging the smaller boy again.
Yuugi nuzzled against Bakura's neck.
The boy gave a small sound, melting at the touch.
Holding Bakura tightly, Yuugi moved his mouth over the boy's neck. He pressed against the boy's chest as Kaiba came and took a position at the pale boy's back.
Bakura's eyelids fluttered closed. "Yuugi-kun..." he murmured appreciatively as he held the smaller boy. "Kaiba-kun..." he near sighed, leaning back against his other lover.
Kaiba's eyes flicked to the bed and decided that it was clear enough. He picked Bakura up and deposited him on it, Yuugi climbing on behind them to resume kissing Bakura. As Kaiba removed the pale boy's shirt, Yuugi moved his lips down to tease Bakura's chest.
Bakura gave a soft moan, reaching out to caress the sides of Yuugi's face.
Slipping behind Bakura, Kaiba pulled the boy up to be leaning against him. Yuugi followed, hands tangling with Kaiba's as he leaned lower and began opening Bakura's pants with his teeth.
Bakura's face flushed slightly as his body reacted to Yuugi's action and he gave a small shiver, trying hard not to arch against the smaller boy as he melted back against Kaiba.
Kaiba lowered his mouth to nibble gently at Bakura's neck, lifting him slightly so that Yuugi - tugging at the pale boy's pants with his teeth - would have an easier time lowering them.
Bakura gave a small whimper, eyes closing as his head drooped forward to give Kaiba more access to his neck, his hands reaching back to loosely tangle in Kaiba's clothing.
After removing the pants, Yuugi moved up again to give Bakura's underwear the same treatment.
The pale haired boy gasped, breath coming quickly as Yuugi's breath brushed over his erection and he nearly squirmed, craving more contact.
Yuugi giggled softly and nuzzled Bakura's erection lightly before pulling the underwear off.
Bakura gave a moan. "Tease...." he accused breathlessly, giving a small smile.
"And you love it," Kaiba replied into Bakura's ear.
Pleasant shivers ran through the pale haired boy as the tickle of Kaiba's breath and he gave a small smile. "I love every touch from both of you," he answered in a soft murmur.
Having finished undressing Bakura, Yuugi moved up and leaned against him, smiling up at the pale boy.
Bakura gave a soft smile, reaching out to slip his fingers under the smaller boy's shirt. "Not fair if I'm the only one naked," he smiled as he gently tugged it up.
Yuugi raised his arms gracefully, aiding Bakura, as Kaiba reached around the pale boy to undo Yuugi's pants.
Bakura gave a contented smile as the black cloth came free and deposited it off the side of the bed, running his fingers over Yuugi's chest lovingly.
Yuugi purred, then pulled away from Bakura's fingers to kneel between Bakura's legs again. He nuzzled the boy's erection, then kissed the tip of it.
Bakura gave a sharp gasp and whimpered slightly, face flushing once more as he arched against Kaiba. "Yuugi-kun..."
With a smile, the smaller boy took Bakura's erection into his mouth.
The pale haired boy arched again, clutching at Kaiba's clothing, eyes closing as his lips parted, his breath came quickly.
Kaiba nuzzled against his neck, stroking his chest and sides soothingly as Yuugi sucked.
Bakura continued to gasp and whimper as pressure build up inside him, head limply forward, inviting Kaiba's touches as he tried to hold in his bodies reactions.
"Bakura-kun," Yuugi murmured, holding the boy's thighs to steady him, "Show me how much you love me."
The pale haired boy gave an incoherent reply, body tensing before he came with a loud cry. He went limp in Kaiba's hold, taking deep breaths.
Yuugi licked his lips, moving to rest against Bakura's chest.
Bakura wrapped his arms around the boy tiredly, nuzzling him slightly. "Yuugi-kun," he murmured.
"I love you too," Yuugi replied with a smile.
Bakura gave a small yawn, which he covered quickly with his hand. "I think you win this one again, Yuugi-kun," he smiled as he rubbed under an eye. "I'm too tired to think of a way out of this," he laughed slightly, nodding to indicate the game they were playing.
"So let's go to bed," Yuugi said, bouncing to his feet and offering Bakura a hand. "I want to be in your arms."
Bakura smiled happily, accepting the hand. "My own personal teddy bear," he teased fondly as he rose to his feet at a more sedate pace.
"Better than a teddy bear," Yuugi countered. "I hug back."
Bakura gave a small laugh. "Un," he agreed. "Much better," he smiled. "No teddy bear could be as amazing as you are, Yuugi-kun."
"And I give good head, right?" Yuugi asked impishly.
Bakura went red at the blunt statement, then gave a small embarrassed smile and nodded.
Yuugi glowed at the praise.
"Yuugi-kun does everything well," Bakura smiled, squeezing the boy's hand affectionately.
"Ne, Bakura...." Yuugi said, leaning against the other boy's chest. "Was it really worth it?"
"Eh? Nani?" the pale haired boy asked, shifting slightly to fit better against his smaller love as they snuggled.
"In Egypt...."
Bakura was quiet a long while before answering. "I don't know...." he said softly, unconsciously holding Yuugi closer. "Tousan and I-- ever since..." he hesitated a moment. "Ever since the accident, Tousan..." he hesitated again. "It's like part of him died as well and the only time he's truly alive is when he's working..." he finished in a quiet voice.
"And you feel like you should stick with him?"
Bakura shook his head slightly. "I don't know what I feel, Yuugi-kun," he sighed softly. "I'm starting to think Kaiba-kun is right... Tousan mainly sees me as his assistant more then his son..." he said, voice depressed. "I used to think I'd do anything for his attention, but-- I can't give up the two people I love more then anything...."
Yuugi hugged him tightly. "We juts want you to be happy, Bakura-kun...."
Bakura smiled, hugging back. "I know. I'm happy being here with you and Kaiba-kun."
Bakura gave a small sad smile, refolding the letter and carefully placing it back in it's envelope before reaching for the next one.
There was a knock on the door. "Bakura-kun.... can I come in?"
"Un!" the pale haired boy replied, putting the letter down and turning his chair to look at the door. "It's open."
Yuugi peeked in. "Bakura-kun... daijoubu ka?" he asked, worry in his eyes.
"Un," Bakura assured, smiling softly. "I was just looking over old letters."
"What letters?" Yuugi asked with interest, peeking over the boy's shoulder.
"Ones I wrote to Amane," Bakura answered softly, returning the envelope to the box.
Yuugi hugged him from behind, pressing against the other boy's back.
Bakura melted against the smaller boy, resting his arms over Yuugi's own, eyes closing.
"I'm sure it'll all be ok with your father...." Yuugi said, burying his face against Bakura's hair. "Father's are important...."
Bakura gave a small smile. "Un..." he agreed softly. "But so are those you love..."
Yuugi nodded. "Bakura-kun mo Kaiba-kun mo hontou ni taisetsu na hito desu. Hontou ni daisuki." [Bakura-kun and Kaiba-kun are very important people to me. I really love you]
The pale haired boy melted at the words. Gently, he pulled away and turned to take Yuugi in his arms properly. "Yuugi-kun mo...."
Yuugi clung to him. "So... if your father calls to make up with you... you won't go away again?"
Bakura nodded. "I'd only go if you and Kaiba-kun could come with. As much as I love Tousan, I need you and Kaiba-kun. I never should have left...."
Yuugi snuggled against Bakura's chest. "You wanted to be with your father. There's nothing wrong with that."
"I left you and Kaiba-kun with out more then a message for a life I should have known would never be mine..." Bakura corrected, hugging Yuugi close. "To be by myself in a country full of strangers I only barely speak the language of when I had the perfect life here with you and Kaiba-kun...."
"If it was perfect you wouldn't have wanted to leave," Yuugi pointed out in turn. "You wanted a family."
Bakura almost curled around the smaller boy, feeling his eyes water. "I haven't had once since the accident," he near whimpered. "I have more family here now... Mokuba-kun's like a brother and your grandfather's practically adopted me as well... It shouldn't matter if---" he broke off, burying his face against Yuugi's shoulder.
Yuugi hugged him tightly. "We're your family," he said firmly. "We'll ALWAYS be your family." He hesitated, snuggling tighter against Bakura.
The upset boy near clung to his lover, crying silently.
"Aishiteru*, Bakura-kun," Yuugi whispered after a moment of agonized indecision. "Hontou ni...."
Bakura looked up, eyes wide. "Yuu-- Yuugi-kun...." his voice cracked, eyes watering freshly with a different emotion. He gave a choked sob and he near crushed the boy to him, holding him tightly as he whispered his name, voice shaking.
Yuugi held back tightly. "So... so you don't have to worry about anything. Because... because I do!"
"Yuugi-kun...." Bakura repeated as if unable to say anything else but the boy's name, the emotion behind it saying everything he could not.
Yuugi buried his face against Bakura's shoulder.
"Yuugi-kun...?" the pale haired boy asked in a small concerned voice, looking at the smaller boy.
"You didn't pull away...."
"Shou-- Should I have...?" Bakura asked, voice still shaking.
Yuugi shook his head violently. "But I was afraid you would...."
"Never..." Bakura promised. "Yuugi-kun wa--- Yuugi-kun wa ai suru no hito yo...." [Yuugi-kun is beloved...]
Yuugi looked up, eyes damp. "Bakura-kun...." He pulled Bakura down slightly to kiss him almost desperately.
The pale haired boy returned it feverishly, clinging to the smaller boy.
"Make love to me?" Yuugi begged.
"I'll try..." Bakura gave a small, almost nervous laugh. "I'm shaking so badly...."
Yuugi smiled and touched Bakura's face. "I just want you in me...."
The pale haired boy smiled. "I just want you...." he whispered.
Yuugi melted against Bakura again, raising his mouth to kiss the other boy again.
Bakura gave a content smile, snuggling against his smaller lover, both of them spent. "Ne, Yuugi-kun...?"
Yuugi looked up at him, curling into the pale boy's arms. "Nani?"
"We'll always be together, right?"
Yuugi nodded emphatically. "Always!"
Bakura hugged the boy closely. "That's all I need..." he murmured.
Yuugi smiled, resting his head against Bakura's chest. "I never felt as safe with anyone else. Or as happy as when I'm with you or Kaiba-kun."
Bakura smiled fondly. "You both make me feel truly loved and cared for..." he said, gently stroking Yuugi's hair. "Like I could stay in your arms forever and find true happiness..."
Yuugi melted, smiling happily.
Kaiba picked up the ringing phone. "What?" he said brusquely, continuing to type. The answering voice made him stop typing, and for a moment he contemplated hanging up with no more response. Finally he spoke. "He's just gotten over your last betrayal. What do you have to say to him now?" He listened again. "Very well." He touched the communicator on his collar. "Bakura. The phone is for you."
"Eh? Boku...?" Bakura replied. "Who is it?"
"Your father."
There was a long silence. "Where's the closest phone to my room...?" Bakura finally asked, voice trembling slightly.
"There's one in my room."
"I'll take it there then." The pale haired boy's voice was soft.
"He'll be with you in a moment," Kaiba said, and proceed to ignore the man at the other end of the line. Once Bakura picked up the phone and gave a tentative greeting he hung up. Bakura wouldn't have forgiven him for eavesdropping.
He found himself distracted from work until Bakura entered the room.
The boy was smiling and he near ran over to his lovers desk. "Kaiba-kun!" he exclaimed as he hugged the taller boy. "He doesn't hate me!"
Kaiba returned the embrace, saving and closing the file he was working on around Bakura. "I'm glad he made you feel better."
Bakura snuggled against him happily. "He said he changed his mind on the apartment but I told him not to because I liked staying here with you, do you mind?"
"Of course not," Kaiba said, pulling Bakura into his lap and resting his chin on the boy's hair.
"I didn't think you would," Bakura smiled, melting against Kaiba's chest.
"I'm glad he hasn't hurt you more."
"He said to have me apologize to you for his assumptions. It was all the logos that made him think it," Bakura explained. "I think he saw the underwear in the laundry," he admitted sheepishly.
"Hn," Kaiba snorted. "If he doesn't know you better he doesn't deserve any better than what he got."
Bakura was quiet a moment. "Ne... Kaiba-kun? What would you have done if I hadn't been able to follow?"
"I would have come back for you later," Kaiba replied without hesitation.
The pale haired boy gave a small smile. "Ah!" he exclaimed suddenly, sitting up. "Kaiba-kun, can we go get Yuugi-kun from school? I have to tell him about Tousan's call."
Kaiba laughed softly. "Very well." He rose with Bakura still in his arms and went to the car.
Bakura laughed, putting up a pretend struggle as he was carried. "Mou, Kaiba-kuuun!" he admonished with a smile.
Kaiba dropped Bakura onto the seat and followed predatorially as the driver started the car.
Jounouchi covered his yawn, looking over at the door of the classroom in longing as the teacher continued his lecture. The blond blinked, seeing a familiar pair at the window of the door, the smaller one waving near franticly. "Oi, Yuugi!" Jounouchi whispered, nudging the smaller boy with his pencil. "Bakura's back!"
Yuugi looked up, wondering how his friend knew that. As far as he knew, he and Kaiba were the only ones who.... He blinked.
"I'll be back!" he exclaimed, bolting to the door before the teacher could respond. "Bakura-kun?"
The boy smiled happily. "I got a call from Tousan!" he exclaimed, grabbing the boy's hands and squeezing. "He got your letter and called to say he didn't hate me!"
"Yokatta," Yuugi said, smiling happily. "I hoped he would call you or write to you and make up."
"Can you leave class?" Bakura asked, looking as if he was barely restrengthening himself from hugging the smaller boy.
Yuugi glanced behind him and caught Jounouchi looking at them. He pointed in the direction of the school's main door and waved. He squeezed Bakura's hands as they walked out. "Tell me all about it?"
Bakura smiled happily, swinging Yuugi's hand back and forth as they walked. "He said he didn't realize how much his reaction was hurting me and said I could keep the apartment but I told him I wanted to stay at Kaiba-kun's! And them he said I could come down and visit him any time and bring you both with me!" he exclaimed before impulsively turning to hug Yuugi tightly and swing him around. "He doesn't hate me, Yuugi-kun! He doesn't hate me!"
Yuugi clung to Bakura's arms as he was swung and laughed. "Yokatta!"
"Ne, how did you get his address?" Bakura asked, still hugging the boy.
"I found it when we were moving you and took it," Yuugi admitted. "I didn't think you'd miss it, considering how upset you were." He looked at Bakura through his bangs, trying to see if the other boy was angry at him for the deception.
Bakura smiled, brushing aside the yellow strands. "Arigatou..." he said softly.
Yuugi blushed softly with his smile. "I wanted to see you happy again."
Bakura hugged him close. "I am..." he said softly. "You gave me back my father...."
"Father's are important," Yuugi whispered back, nuzzling against Bakura.
"So are lovers," Bakura returned. "Which is why I'm staying here with you and Kaiba-kun. No matter what."
"Yokatta," Yuugi breathed.
"I told him I wouldn't go unless you and Kaiba-kun came with," Bakura smiled. "Though you can't wear your black leather in Egypt," he teased lightly. "Maybe you and Kaiba-kun could go around topless, it gets really warm," he continued, eyes spackling mischievously.
Yuugi's eyes glinted. "I have mesh at home somewhere...."
"Sou?" Bakura grinned. "Un, we can plan in the car, Kaiba-kun's waiting for us!" He tugged the smaller boy towards the entrance.
Yuugi followed happily, laughing at Bakura's happiness as they joined their lover.
~Owari~
* note:
Aishiteru is a VERY STONG form of 'I love you' that can be seen as a perposal. Dispite what fics and songs may have you beleive, it's a word that is rarely used because of its strength. [Sensei blushed when we just asked her about it. ^^]
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"Kaiba-kun...?" Bakura asked, voice almost timid as he stood in the doorway with a large box in his hands, shoulders slumped and eyes obscured by his bangs.
Kaiba approached him and swept his bangs back, framing the boy's face with his hands.
Bakura didn't look up, his eyes red and slightly puffy from crying. "Tousan sent back my things..." he said softly, voice cracking slightly. "And a note saying he's not going to be sending the rent check anymore and that I should put his things in storage...."
Kaiba pulled the box from Bakura's hands and put it on the floor, then enveloped the smaller boy in his arms.
The boy melted into the embrace, shaking slightly as he cried, near clinging to the taller boy.
"What he does doesn't matter," Kaiba said fiercely. "~I~ will take care of you."
Bakura looked up with a small shaky smile. "Kaiba-kun.... Arigatou yo..." he said gratefully.
Kaiba kissed him deeply, leading the way up to Bakura's room.
"Kaiba-kun?" Bakura asked softly as they walked. "I can move in with you, right?"
"For as long as you need."
Bakura gave a relieved smile, hugging the taller boy.
Kaiba lifted him, placing him on the bed, and then followed.
Bakura gave a sigh as he placed the last box down. There was a pile of them taking up a lot of the space of his room at Kaiba's, all of his belongings, mostly clothes and games had gone into them, leaving Bakura to feel almost hollow. He was used to moving, but this move was the first he had done completely alone...
He hugged his arms close, feeling depressed again. "I may have to put some of it in storage as well," he said softly, thinking aloud. "I don't know if it will all fit in just one room."
"But you have the whole mansion if you live here now, don't you?" Yuugi asked, hopping slightly to be visible over the pile.
The pale haired boy turned, blinking. He looked up at Kaiba in question.
"Of course you can spread out as much as you need or want," the taller boy said, leaning against a dresser. "The games, for example. Most of them can go in the game room."
Bakura gave a large smile and he moved to hug the taller boy, reaching out for Yuugi's hand as well.
Kaiba wrapped an arm around Bakura as Yuugi tried to get through the pale boy's things. After a moment he tripped over a small bag and crashed to the floor. He looked up at the other two through his bangs, cheeks pink in embarrassment.
"Ah! Gomen!" Bakura exclaimed, slightly horrified as he reached down to help the small boy up.
Yuugi continued blushing as he accepted the help up.
Bakura gave a small smile before hugging the boy tightly.
Yuugi melted into the embrace, fitting his body against Bakura's.
"Yuugi-kun? Can you stay the night?" Bakura asked softly. "You won't mind, right, Kaiba-kun?"
Kaiba shook his head.
Yuugi smiled. "Any time you need me," he said, eyes warmly meeting Bakura's.
The pale haired boy returned the smile, hugging the smaller boy again.
Yuugi nuzzled against Bakura's neck.
The boy gave a small sound, melting at the touch.
Holding Bakura tightly, Yuugi moved his mouth over the boy's neck. He pressed against the boy's chest as Kaiba came and took a position at the pale boy's back.
Bakura's eyelids fluttered closed. "Yuugi-kun..." he murmured appreciatively as he held the smaller boy. "Kaiba-kun..." he near sighed, leaning back against his other lover.
Kaiba's eyes flicked to the bed and decided that it was clear enough. He picked Bakura up and deposited him on it, Yuugi climbing on behind them to resume kissing Bakura. As Kaiba removed the pale boy's shirt, Yuugi moved his lips down to tease Bakura's chest.
Bakura gave a soft moan, reaching out to caress the sides of Yuugi's face.
Slipping behind Bakura, Kaiba pulled the boy up to be leaning against him. Yuugi followed, hands tangling with Kaiba's as he leaned lower and began opening Bakura's pants with his teeth.
Bakura's face flushed slightly as his body reacted to Yuugi's action and he gave a small shiver, trying hard not to arch against the smaller boy as he melted back against Kaiba.
Kaiba lowered his mouth to nibble gently at Bakura's neck, lifting him slightly so that Yuugi - tugging at the pale boy's pants with his teeth - would have an easier time lowering them.
Bakura gave a small whimper, eyes closing as his head drooped forward to give Kaiba more access to his neck, his hands reaching back to loosely tangle in Kaiba's clothing.
After removing the pants, Yuugi moved up again to give Bakura's underwear the same treatment.
The pale haired boy gasped, breath coming quickly as Yuugi's breath brushed over his erection and he nearly squirmed, craving more contact.
Yuugi giggled softly and nuzzled Bakura's erection lightly before pulling the underwear off.
Bakura gave a moan. "Tease...." he accused breathlessly, giving a small smile.
"And you love it," Kaiba replied into Bakura's ear.
Pleasant shivers ran through the pale haired boy as the tickle of Kaiba's breath and he gave a small smile. "I love every touch from both of you," he answered in a soft murmur.
Having finished undressing Bakura, Yuugi moved up and leaned against him, smiling up at the pale boy.
Bakura gave a soft smile, reaching out to slip his fingers under the smaller boy's shirt. "Not fair if I'm the only one naked," he smiled as he gently tugged it up.
Yuugi raised his arms gracefully, aiding Bakura, as Kaiba reached around the pale boy to undo Yuugi's pants.
Bakura gave a contented smile as the black cloth came free and deposited it off the side of the bed, running his fingers over Yuugi's chest lovingly.
Yuugi purred, then pulled away from Bakura's fingers to kneel between Bakura's legs again. He nuzzled the boy's erection, then kissed the tip of it.
Bakura gave a sharp gasp and whimpered slightly, face flushing once more as he arched against Kaiba. "Yuugi-kun..."
With a smile, the smaller boy took Bakura's erection into his mouth.
The pale haired boy arched again, clutching at Kaiba's clothing, eyes closing as his lips parted, his breath came quickly.
Kaiba nuzzled against his neck, stroking his chest and sides soothingly as Yuugi sucked.
Bakura continued to gasp and whimper as pressure build up inside him, head limply forward, inviting Kaiba's touches as he tried to hold in his bodies reactions.
"Bakura-kun," Yuugi murmured, holding the boy's thighs to steady him, "Show me how much you love me."
The pale haired boy gave an incoherent reply, body tensing before he came with a loud cry. He went limp in Kaiba's hold, taking deep breaths.
Yuugi licked his lips, moving to rest against Bakura's chest.
Bakura wrapped his arms around the boy tiredly, nuzzling him slightly. "Yuugi-kun," he murmured.
"I love you too," Yuugi replied with a smile.
Bakura gave a small yawn, which he covered quickly with his hand. "I think you win this one again, Yuugi-kun," he smiled as he rubbed under an eye. "I'm too tired to think of a way out of this," he laughed slightly, nodding to indicate the game they were playing.
"So let's go to bed," Yuugi said, bouncing to his feet and offering Bakura a hand. "I want to be in your arms."
Bakura smiled happily, accepting the hand. "My own personal teddy bear," he teased fondly as he rose to his feet at a more sedate pace.
"Better than a teddy bear," Yuugi countered. "I hug back."
Bakura gave a small laugh. "Un," he agreed. "Much better," he smiled. "No teddy bear could be as amazing as you are, Yuugi-kun."
"And I give good head, right?" Yuugi asked impishly.
Bakura went red at the blunt statement, then gave a small embarrassed smile and nodded.
Yuugi glowed at the praise.
"Yuugi-kun does everything well," Bakura smiled, squeezing the boy's hand affectionately.
"Ne, Bakura...." Yuugi said, leaning against the other boy's chest. "Was it really worth it?"
"Eh? Nani?" the pale haired boy asked, shifting slightly to fit better against his smaller love as they snuggled.
"In Egypt...."
Bakura was quiet a long while before answering. "I don't know...." he said softly, unconsciously holding Yuugi closer. "Tousan and I-- ever since..." he hesitated a moment. "Ever since the accident, Tousan..." he hesitated again. "It's like part of him died as well and the only time he's truly alive is when he's working..." he finished in a quiet voice.
"And you feel like you should stick with him?"
Bakura shook his head slightly. "I don't know what I feel, Yuugi-kun," he sighed softly. "I'm starting to think Kaiba-kun is right... Tousan mainly sees me as his assistant more then his son..." he said, voice depressed. "I used to think I'd do anything for his attention, but-- I can't give up the two people I love more then anything...."
Yuugi hugged him tightly. "We juts want you to be happy, Bakura-kun...."
Bakura smiled, hugging back. "I know. I'm happy being here with you and Kaiba-kun."
Bakura gave a small sad smile, refolding the letter and carefully placing it back in it's envelope before reaching for the next one.
There was a knock on the door. "Bakura-kun.... can I come in?"
"Un!" the pale haired boy replied, putting the letter down and turning his chair to look at the door. "It's open."
Yuugi peeked in. "Bakura-kun... daijoubu ka?" he asked, worry in his eyes.
"Un," Bakura assured, smiling softly. "I was just looking over old letters."
"What letters?" Yuugi asked with interest, peeking over the boy's shoulder.
"Ones I wrote to Amane," Bakura answered softly, returning the envelope to the box.
Yuugi hugged him from behind, pressing against the other boy's back.
Bakura melted against the smaller boy, resting his arms over Yuugi's own, eyes closing.
"I'm sure it'll all be ok with your father...." Yuugi said, burying his face against Bakura's hair. "Father's are important...."
Bakura gave a small smile. "Un..." he agreed softly. "But so are those you love..."
Yuugi nodded. "Bakura-kun mo Kaiba-kun mo hontou ni taisetsu na hito desu. Hontou ni daisuki." [Bakura-kun and Kaiba-kun are very important people to me. I really love you]
The pale haired boy melted at the words. Gently, he pulled away and turned to take Yuugi in his arms properly. "Yuugi-kun mo...."
Yuugi clung to him. "So... if your father calls to make up with you... you won't go away again?"
Bakura nodded. "I'd only go if you and Kaiba-kun could come with. As much as I love Tousan, I need you and Kaiba-kun. I never should have left...."
Yuugi snuggled against Bakura's chest. "You wanted to be with your father. There's nothing wrong with that."
"I left you and Kaiba-kun with out more then a message for a life I should have known would never be mine..." Bakura corrected, hugging Yuugi close. "To be by myself in a country full of strangers I only barely speak the language of when I had the perfect life here with you and Kaiba-kun...."
"If it was perfect you wouldn't have wanted to leave," Yuugi pointed out in turn. "You wanted a family."
Bakura almost curled around the smaller boy, feeling his eyes water. "I haven't had once since the accident," he near whimpered. "I have more family here now... Mokuba-kun's like a brother and your grandfather's practically adopted me as well... It shouldn't matter if---" he broke off, burying his face against Yuugi's shoulder.
Yuugi hugged him tightly. "We're your family," he said firmly. "We'll ALWAYS be your family." He hesitated, snuggling tighter against Bakura.
The upset boy near clung to his lover, crying silently.
"Aishiteru*, Bakura-kun," Yuugi whispered after a moment of agonized indecision. "Hontou ni...."
Bakura looked up, eyes wide. "Yuu-- Yuugi-kun...." his voice cracked, eyes watering freshly with a different emotion. He gave a choked sob and he near crushed the boy to him, holding him tightly as he whispered his name, voice shaking.
Yuugi held back tightly. "So... so you don't have to worry about anything. Because... because I do!"
"Yuugi-kun...." Bakura repeated as if unable to say anything else but the boy's name, the emotion behind it saying everything he could not.
Yuugi buried his face against Bakura's shoulder.
"Yuugi-kun...?" the pale haired boy asked in a small concerned voice, looking at the smaller boy.
"You didn't pull away...."
"Shou-- Should I have...?" Bakura asked, voice still shaking.
Yuugi shook his head violently. "But I was afraid you would...."
"Never..." Bakura promised. "Yuugi-kun wa--- Yuugi-kun wa ai suru no hito yo...." [Yuugi-kun is beloved...]
Yuugi looked up, eyes damp. "Bakura-kun...." He pulled Bakura down slightly to kiss him almost desperately.
The pale haired boy returned it feverishly, clinging to the smaller boy.
"Make love to me?" Yuugi begged.
"I'll try..." Bakura gave a small, almost nervous laugh. "I'm shaking so badly...."
Yuugi smiled and touched Bakura's face. "I just want you in me...."
The pale haired boy smiled. "I just want you...." he whispered.
Yuugi melted against Bakura again, raising his mouth to kiss the other boy again.
Bakura gave a content smile, snuggling against his smaller lover, both of them spent. "Ne, Yuugi-kun...?"
Yuugi looked up at him, curling into the pale boy's arms. "Nani?"
"We'll always be together, right?"
Yuugi nodded emphatically. "Always!"
Bakura hugged the boy closely. "That's all I need..." he murmured.
Yuugi smiled, resting his head against Bakura's chest. "I never felt as safe with anyone else. Or as happy as when I'm with you or Kaiba-kun."
Bakura smiled fondly. "You both make me feel truly loved and cared for..." he said, gently stroking Yuugi's hair. "Like I could stay in your arms forever and find true happiness..."
Yuugi melted, smiling happily.
Kaiba picked up the ringing phone. "What?" he said brusquely, continuing to type. The answering voice made him stop typing, and for a moment he contemplated hanging up with no more response. Finally he spoke. "He's just gotten over your last betrayal. What do you have to say to him now?" He listened again. "Very well." He touched the communicator on his collar. "Bakura. The phone is for you."
"Eh? Boku...?" Bakura replied. "Who is it?"
"Your father."
There was a long silence. "Where's the closest phone to my room...?" Bakura finally asked, voice trembling slightly.
"There's one in my room."
"I'll take it there then." The pale haired boy's voice was soft.
"He'll be with you in a moment," Kaiba said, and proceed to ignore the man at the other end of the line. Once Bakura picked up the phone and gave a tentative greeting he hung up. Bakura wouldn't have forgiven him for eavesdropping.
He found himself distracted from work until Bakura entered the room.
The boy was smiling and he near ran over to his lovers desk. "Kaiba-kun!" he exclaimed as he hugged the taller boy. "He doesn't hate me!"
Kaiba returned the embrace, saving and closing the file he was working on around Bakura. "I'm glad he made you feel better."
Bakura snuggled against him happily. "He said he changed his mind on the apartment but I told him not to because I liked staying here with you, do you mind?"
"Of course not," Kaiba said, pulling Bakura into his lap and resting his chin on the boy's hair.
"I didn't think you would," Bakura smiled, melting against Kaiba's chest.
"I'm glad he hasn't hurt you more."
"He said to have me apologize to you for his assumptions. It was all the logos that made him think it," Bakura explained. "I think he saw the underwear in the laundry," he admitted sheepishly.
"Hn," Kaiba snorted. "If he doesn't know you better he doesn't deserve any better than what he got."
Bakura was quiet a moment. "Ne... Kaiba-kun? What would you have done if I hadn't been able to follow?"
"I would have come back for you later," Kaiba replied without hesitation.
The pale haired boy gave a small smile. "Ah!" he exclaimed suddenly, sitting up. "Kaiba-kun, can we go get Yuugi-kun from school? I have to tell him about Tousan's call."
Kaiba laughed softly. "Very well." He rose with Bakura still in his arms and went to the car.
Bakura laughed, putting up a pretend struggle as he was carried. "Mou, Kaiba-kuuun!" he admonished with a smile.
Kaiba dropped Bakura onto the seat and followed predatorially as the driver started the car.
Jounouchi covered his yawn, looking over at the door of the classroom in longing as the teacher continued his lecture. The blond blinked, seeing a familiar pair at the window of the door, the smaller one waving near franticly. "Oi, Yuugi!" Jounouchi whispered, nudging the smaller boy with his pencil. "Bakura's back!"
Yuugi looked up, wondering how his friend knew that. As far as he knew, he and Kaiba were the only ones who.... He blinked.
"I'll be back!" he exclaimed, bolting to the door before the teacher could respond. "Bakura-kun?"
The boy smiled happily. "I got a call from Tousan!" he exclaimed, grabbing the boy's hands and squeezing. "He got your letter and called to say he didn't hate me!"
"Yokatta," Yuugi said, smiling happily. "I hoped he would call you or write to you and make up."
"Can you leave class?" Bakura asked, looking as if he was barely restrengthening himself from hugging the smaller boy.
Yuugi glanced behind him and caught Jounouchi looking at them. He pointed in the direction of the school's main door and waved. He squeezed Bakura's hands as they walked out. "Tell me all about it?"
Bakura smiled happily, swinging Yuugi's hand back and forth as they walked. "He said he didn't realize how much his reaction was hurting me and said I could keep the apartment but I told him I wanted to stay at Kaiba-kun's! And them he said I could come down and visit him any time and bring you both with me!" he exclaimed before impulsively turning to hug Yuugi tightly and swing him around. "He doesn't hate me, Yuugi-kun! He doesn't hate me!"
Yuugi clung to Bakura's arms as he was swung and laughed. "Yokatta!"
"Ne, how did you get his address?" Bakura asked, still hugging the boy.
"I found it when we were moving you and took it," Yuugi admitted. "I didn't think you'd miss it, considering how upset you were." He looked at Bakura through his bangs, trying to see if the other boy was angry at him for the deception.
Bakura smiled, brushing aside the yellow strands. "Arigatou..." he said softly.
Yuugi blushed softly with his smile. "I wanted to see you happy again."
Bakura hugged him close. "I am..." he said softly. "You gave me back my father...."
"Father's are important," Yuugi whispered back, nuzzling against Bakura.
"So are lovers," Bakura returned. "Which is why I'm staying here with you and Kaiba-kun. No matter what."
"Yokatta," Yuugi breathed.
"I told him I wouldn't go unless you and Kaiba-kun came with," Bakura smiled. "Though you can't wear your black leather in Egypt," he teased lightly. "Maybe you and Kaiba-kun could go around topless, it gets really warm," he continued, eyes spackling mischievously.
Yuugi's eyes glinted. "I have mesh at home somewhere...."
"Sou?" Bakura grinned. "Un, we can plan in the car, Kaiba-kun's waiting for us!" He tugged the smaller boy towards the entrance.
Yuugi followed happily, laughing at Bakura's happiness as they joined their lover.
~Owari~
* note:
Aishiteru is a VERY STONG form of 'I love you' that can be seen as a perposal. Dispite what fics and songs may have you beleive, it's a word that is rarely used because of its strength. [Sensei blushed when we just asked her about it. ^^]
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Thanks for reading!
- Fran